How are Dry Eye symptoms treated?
• If you suspect you have dry eye symptoms, see your doctor. He or she can determine which treatment is appropriate for you. Depending on the severity of your condition, tear replacement is the most commonly recommended therapy-this involves the use of lubricant eye drops. The primary goal of treatment is to keep the eye moist and comfortable and to protect the eye’s delicate surface. • In addition to making changes to your environment, you may want to also use REFRESH Brand artificial tears to ease your symptoms. • You should also try to eliminate the factors that exacerbate or contribute to dry eye: • Schedule regular breaks from reading, television viewing, and computer use. • Contributing eye abnormalities (such as blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids) should be treated. • Try to avoid excessive heat, air conditioning, and low humidity – they can aggravate dry eye symptoms as can being close to air conditioning ducts or heating vents. • Lower your computer screen so that you
